General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
21181
The 7/7 bombings in 2005 targeted the public transport system of which city?
Answer:
London
On July 7, 2005, four suicide bombers attacked London's Underground and a double-decker bus.
21182
The 'shoe bomber' Richard Reid attempted to destroy a plane in:
Answer:
2001
In December 2001, Richard Reid attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his shoes on a flight from Paris to Miami.
21183
Which city in Iraq was the site of two major battles in 2004 involving US Marines?
Answer:
Fallujah
Fallujah was a stronghold of the insurgency; the Second Battle of Fallujah was the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War for American troops.
21184
The 'Surge' in 2007 refers to the deployment of additional troops to:
Answer:
Iraq
President Bush ordered a 'surge' of over 20,000 additional troops to Iraq to quell sectarian violence and stabilize the country.
21185
Who was the self-proclaimed Caliph of the Islamic State (ISIS)?
Answer:
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi led ISIS during its rise and declared himself Caliph in Mosul in 2014.
21186
ISIS stands for:
Answer:
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
ISIS (also known as ISIL or Daesh) is a militant group that declared a caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014.
21187
Which US President authorized the raid that killed Osama bin Laden?
Answer:
Barack Obama
President Barack Obama authorized the Navy SEAL raid that resulted in the death of the Al-Qaeda leader on May 2, 2011.
21188
Where is the Guantanamo Bay detention camp located?
Answer:
Cuba
The detention center is located on the US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay in southeastern Cuba.
21189
Which prison in Iraq became infamous for the abuse of detainees by US personnel?
Answer:
Abu Ghraib
Photos released in 2004 revealed physical and sexual abuse of Iraqi prisoners by US military police personnel at Abu Ghraib prison.
21190
The 'Shock and Awe' campaign refers to:
Answer:
The initial aerial bombardment of Baghdad in 2003
'Shock and Awe' was a military doctrine of rapid dominance used during the initial invasion of Iraq to paralyze the adversary's perception of the battlefield.